Tortellini With Tomato Cream Sauce

By tbarg

TOH

Ingredients

• 1 pkg frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cook tortellini according to pkg directions. Meanwhile, in a lg skillet, sauce onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.